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Rhynchocinetes durbanensis
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| Camel Shrimp | |
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| Camel Shrimp | |
| Species | Rhynchocinetes durbanensis |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 1.575 in
3-4 cm (1.2-1.6") |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.2 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Camel Shrimp, Dancing Shrimp, Hinge-beak Shrimp, Candy Shrimp
[edit] Sexing
- The males of this species tend to have larger claws than the females.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Not entirely reef-safe, do not keep with zooanthids or other soft corals. Can be a target for aggressive fish or other invertebrates. Prefers to be kept in groups.
[edit] Diet
- Omnivore and scavenger, will pick at soft corals. Will accept brine shrimp, frozen or freeze-dried plankton, and flaked food.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Once a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers to have places to hide. Sensitive to water conditions and copper.
[edit] Behaviour
- Peaceful towards fish and other invertebrates.
[edit] Identification
- Can be mistaken for the Rhynchocinetes uritai or Lysmata wurdemanni. The differences between the two are subtle. The R. durbanensis has bold white lines, a long and toothed rostrum, with 9-10 spines on the upper dorsal end and 16-18 spines on the lower part.
